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Racial and Ethnic Groups
Richard T. Schaefer
Edition: 10th
Retail Price (not our price): $113.40
ISBN: 013192897X
ISBN-13: 9780131928978
Publication Date: 2005-03-04
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 528


Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Product Description
This best selling, classic book provides readers with a vibrant and comprehensive introduction to racial and ethnic studies, and helps them understand and explore the issues confronting a variety of ethnic groups in both the U.S. and other countries. Beginning with a thorough introduction to how sociologists think about race and ethnicity, the book then moves on to chapters on each major group, examining the group's history, then exploring the group's current situation and its concerns as we move into the 21st century. Prejudice. Discrimination. Ethnicity and Religion. The First Native Americans. African Americans Today. Hispanic Americans. Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans. Asian Americans Growth and Diversity. Jewish Americans. Women The Oppressed Minority. Beyond the U.S. The Comparative Perspective. For anyone interested in exploring race and ethnicity issues.

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5

1) Shipped fast, Great Condition   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I needed this book for college, item was much cheaper then purchasing from school. Shipped very fast, arrived in excellent condition. No marks, highlighting, no damage. The book also came with a cd-rom.

2) Great book   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Thankfully my college has a textbook rental system, but I think that if I were required to purchase this book, it is one that I would actually end up keeping. I have never really been able to sit down and read a textbook, but this one is different. It may just be personal opinion, but I think that learning about the origins and evolution of various racial/ethnic/religious groups is incredibly interesting. I feel that Schaefer's presentation of the mateiral is very comprehensive (but not overly detailed) and, as far as I can tell, free of bias. A wide spectrum of groups are covered, the material is easy to read, and the graphics in the text--especially the charts and maps--help visually represent the text. Overall, I think that this is one of the best textbooks that I have come into contact with, and I would highly recommend it.

3) Excellent book to learn about diversity   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This is an excellent book for someone who is learning about diversity. This book isn't 100% perfect but it's a start for someone to learn about diversity in society. The author tried to address each group without bias (as much as possible).

4) Just what I ordered   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Thank you so much, the book was just as described and shipped direct fast!!

5) Updated edition of a classic.   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Racial and Ethnic Groups is extremely well researched, informative and entertaining. I read this book from cover to cover for pleasure. Then I read several of the books listed in the bibliography. This is clearly the best book available for anyone taking or teaching a course on human diversity. Each section tells a fascinating story with just the right combination of history, facts and relevant statistics.